Michelle + Kate

Finally a post Royal Wedding event that I've  we've all been waiting for.

The President and Michelle Obama visited Buckingham Palace and Kate and Wills were on hand to meet and greet them.  Kate was wearing a gorgeous $340 Reiss dress (the Reiss website has apparently crashed now, due to the number of people trying to snag this dress for themselves) and looked stunning with a slight tan from their honeymoon in the Seychelles.

This photo is my favourite.

(Photo: WPA Pool/Getty Images)

See more of the dress and their meeting at NYMag.com!

Summer Swim Suits

It's almost time for summer! Beach-bound?  If so, what's going to be in your beach bag?  Here are some of the looks I'd love to sport on a beach vacation (which I am doing.......in my mind).

Catherine Malandrino, Cutout crochet, $195 (Net-a-porter)

I love Freya's lingerie, and their swimsuits are no exception.  SO pretty and supportive!  (Freya)

Colorblock Twist Bandeau Tankini Top, $49.50 (Ann Taylor)

 Jantzen Swimsuit, Vamp One Piece Ruched, $60.79 (Macy's)

Buenos Aires Black V Neck, (Fantasie)

Nanette Lepore, One-Piece Swimsuit, $154 (Bloomingdales)

Michael Kors Ruffle Bandeau Maillot, $187 (Bloomingdales)

DKNY One Shoulder Ruffle Maillot, $129 (Bloomingdales)

Marc by Marc Jacobs, Colour Blocked Cut-Out Bandeau, $158 (Bloomingdales)

 

Ankle Strap Flats

Ever since I saw a pair of Bellofatto black ballet flats with an ankle strap, I regret not getting them.  Love this look for summer, especially the nude colour.  What do you think?

I ouldn't find the Bellofatto online, but here's a similar look by

Gabriella Rocha, $79.99 (Endless)



Belle by Sigerson Morrison $250 (Saks Fifth Avenue)



Chloe $475 (Totokaelo)

Paris Fashion

Now that the sun is finally shining, here's some inspiration from our summer in Paris. From the impeccable suits and bright colours to what I wore (flowery summer dress, oxfords and straw hat that we got at a flea market) while shopping (I scored a pair of Prada shoes!) in Paris. What's your go-to outfit for a hot summer's day? (All images photohogger)

Eyebrows

Hi ladies, I need some help. 

It's wedding season, starting tomorrow, and I'd like to make my brows appear fuller, is this something you've done or do?  If so, which product(s) do you recommend?

I've used the following brow pencils in the past, but was wondering if there's anything you'd recommend instead? 

Go Brow - Universal Brow Pencil, Sephora, $21



Clarins Eyebrow Pencil, Clarins

Petite Feet Sample Sale

Starting this Thursday April 21 until Sunday April 24 is the Petite Feet Sample Sale!  I've been twice before and scored many a great shoe, and in my favourite designer: Sam Edelman (and Sam & Libby) and mostly designs from the following season (so not even available in stores, yet).

You receive $10 off if you become a VIP by visiting www.petitefeet.ca.  VIP day is Thursday April 21.

Prices are $60-120 from sandals to boots.

Who's in?!

Shoe Closet

Spring = Spring Cleaning, right?

I cleaned up my closet and realized I have about 100 pairs of shoes, which I like to think is average for women?  How many pairs of shoes do you own?

I use a couple of the antique white Akada shoe organizers from Home Depot in my closet along with Ikea shoe compartments and racks for the rest of the pairs in the front hall closet.

How do you keep your shoes organized?

Style'n had a great TIP for keeping your boots all lined up! Check it out here.

Here's my closet followed by some pretty stunning shoe closets, don't you think?  *SIGH*

(I love the two black and white images! So classic!)

(All images via my Pinterest)

Crochet

I regret getting rid of one of my crochet sweaters last year!

Oh fashion and it's cycles!  How cute is this crochet necklace?  Like a bib but so much more delicate and pretty!

Freeform Beaded Crochet Necklace [caption id="attachment_491" align="alignnone" width="470" caption=" Freeform Beaded Crochet Necklace $128.00 USD "][/caption]28.00 USD

(Image via Pinterest)

Rustic & Refined

Anthropologie has great new arrivals that are menswear inspired but also lacy and florally and totally feminine. So much win! 

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(Shop These Looks.  All images via Anthropologie.com)

Spring Florward!

 



(Image via)

Now that we've SPRUNG forward one hour it's got me thinking about flowers. What better way to introduce spring into your wardrobe than with florals!

I love the floral clutch and the Erdem dress!  What type of floral has caught your eye for Spring?

Spring Florward by hogger & co. featuring ballerina flats

Erdem white silk dress
830 GBP - matchesfashion.com

River Island floral print skirt
25 GBP - riverisland.com

D&G peep toe high heels
295 GBP - coggles.com

Thong sandal
$15 - target.com

Ballerina flat
newlook.com

Roberto Vianni floral print handbag
29 GBP - debenhams.com

H M floral print handbag
hm.com

Metal bracelet
$26 - metroparkusa.com

Kate Spade bead chain necklace
$295 - katespade.com

Miss Selfridge flower brooch
10 GBP - missselfridge.com

Wool scarve
$85 - robindira.com

Fantoosherie flower hair accessory
6 GBP - hannahzakari.co.uk

Milk & Honey

Have you heard about this?
Started by sisters Ilissa and Dori Howard, you can design your own shoes over at Milk & Honey.

For $250 you can design your own pair of heels and for $200 your own pair of flats.

All shoes (except rush orders) take approximately 6 weeks to produce. (check out their "how it works" page for more)

The only problem after all that work is, what if they don't fit?

Well, they have a policy for that too:  you can return or exchange unworn shoes within 30 days.

Have any of you tried this?  Is it something you would do?

I'm so tempted!

I love this pair from their inspiration gallery as it mimics the Valentino's I so covet!

 



(Image viaGarance Doré)

Leap Year

Here's some Spring fashion inspiration from Amy Adams's character in Leap Year (have you seen it?). It's such a cute little film and Matthew Goode is yummy!

I can't believe she was walking around in those 4.5 inch Louboutins (and the things she got on them!)

Leap Year by hogger & co. on Polyvore.com

Hollister Co floral top
$20 - hollisterco.com

Burberry coat
$1,095 - net-a-porter.com

Paul Smith floral top
260 GBP - paulsmith.co.uk

Dorothy Perkins checkered skirt
25 GBP - dorothyperkins.com

Chloé round toe high heels
$525 - barneys.com

Louis vuitton bag
$2,850 - louisvuitton.com

Jerome Dreyfuss leather handbag
$960 - net-a-porter.com

Photo of Amy Adams stars as Anna and Matthew Goode stars as Declan in...
aceshowbiz.com

Flats

I recently picked up a pair of grey Converse All-Stars, to add to my collection...which is really only another pair of light pink Converse All-stars :)

Converse Women's Chuck Taylor Ox ($39.99 via Finishline)




They were super comfy for walking around in Paris last summer. I alternated between those and my BC Thunder Oxfords, which are super cute and comfortable!

(Sold out via endless.com)



Here are some other flat shoes I'm coveting for walking around in Spring.

Michael Kors 'Winsor' Loafer ($100.82
via Nordstrom)



Frye Carson Ballet Flat ($147.95 via Walking Shoe Online)



What type of comfy walking shoe do you turn to when you need to be walking around for hours?